John A. "Papa Jack" Recker's obituary , Passed away on December 7, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio

John A. "Papa Jack" Recker

November 11, 1939 - December 7, 2025 (86 years old)

Cincinnati, Ohio

John A. "Papa Jack" Recker's obituary , Passed away on December 7, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio

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Gilligan Funeral Homes

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John A. "Papa Jack" Recker

November 11, 1939 - December 7, 2025 (86 years old)

Cincinnati, Ohio

John A. Recker Obituary

The world bids farewell to John A. Recker of Cincinnati, Ohio, departing on December 7, 2025 at the age of 86. John leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John A. Recker to show support.

He was predeceased by: his siblings, Tom, Joe, Richard, Jane, Eileen and Marge.

He is survived by: his wife Joan Recker (Mitchell); his children, Julie Holbrook (Brian), John Recker, Jr. (Jodi) and Jeff Recker; his grandchildren, Michael Holbrook (Kaitlin), Ashley Holbrook, Jennifer Holbrook Raibikis (Jack), Adam Recker (Rachel), Abby Recker, Luke Recker (Lindsey), Jack, Lily, Evie and Penn Recker; and his great grandchildren, Boone and Scout Holbrook.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 8:45 AM to 9:45 AM at the Good Shepherd (8815 E Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249). A Mass will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery (11000 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in his memory be directed to The American Lung Association and/or NeverThirstWater.org. Send a Sympathy Card Send a Sympathy Gift In memory of John A. Recker, Sr. "Papa Jack", please consider making a donation to one of the following charities: American Lung Association, National Headquarters Neverthirst.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gilligan Funeral Homes



Sat

Dec 13

Visitation

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Good Shepherd
8815 E Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249

Sat

Dec 13

Mass

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Good Shepherd
8815 E Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249

Sat

Dec 13

Burial

Gate of Heaven Cemetery
11000 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249

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